About American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation
Investing in people, research, and communities to improve the sleep health of all people.
Focus Areas
Sleep medicineSleep and circadian researchCareer development and trainingCommunity sleep health and public awarenessClinical research and investigator-initiated grantsEducation and dissemination
Who They Fund
nonprofit organizations (general operating recipients)research institutions and researchersstudents/scholars (scholarship recipients)communities/individuals affected by disasterspeer funders or intermediary organizations (collaboration partners)
About American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation centers its giving on sleep medicine and sleep and circadian research, pairing research support with career development, training, and community sleep health. Its recent grants show a strong institutional pattern: large general support awards to major medical schools and hospitals alongside research grants for sleep science. Among the largest recent awards are $599,997 to the University of Pittsburgh and $539,962 to The Brigham and Women's Hospital Inc, both in support of the foundation’s broader sleep-health mission. The portfolio also reaches into investigator development and access, including funding tied to early-career growth and support for people facing barriers to participation in sleep medicine activities. In addition to research institutions, the foundation funds education and dissemination efforts and collaborates with peer organizations on targeted programs. The result is a grantmaking profile that combines institutional support, scientific advancement, and workforce pipeline building within the sleep field.
What American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation Funds
A major thread in the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation’s work is investigator support. It gave $450,000 to Johns Hopkins Medicine for a research grant and $250,000 to Ohio State University for a research grant, reflecting sustained backing for sleep and circadian science at major academic centers. Career development is another clear focus: the Sleep Research Program for Advancing Careers is a mentored grant-writing curriculum designed to help early-career investigators secure external funding, and the Rising Investigator Supplement Grant supports promising students, post-doctoral fellows, and clinical fellows who have faced barriers to resources or professional growth. The foundation also funds access and participation in the field, including the SRS and AASM Foundation Dependent Care and Accessibility Grant for members with caretaking responsibilities or disabilities, plus a travel grant for Patient Advocacy Roundtable members with limited financial resources. Its co-funded RLS Foundation Research Grant extends that model to restless legs syndrome research.
How American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation Gives
Typical grant size sits at $39,891 at the 25th percentile, $85,590 at the median, and $184,801 at the 75th percentile. The recent record includes both six-figure operating-style support and project-based research awards, with multiple recipients appearing across different years, including University of Pittsburgh, Stanford University, Johns Hopkins, and University of Pennsylvania. That points to recurring institutional relationships rather than one-off awards alone. The foundation is structured as a grantmaker focused on organizations, researchers, and students; it does not fund individuals directly, and it does not make program-related investments. Several active programs are open to unsolicited applications, including research and career-development opportunities and the accessibility grant.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$3.7M
Total Assets
$18.2M
Total Revenue
$3.3M
Total Expenses
$4.6M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $40K and $185K, with a median of $86K.
25th Percentile
$40K
Median
$86K
75th Percentile
$185K
Geographic Reach
National21 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
STEVEN VAN HOUT
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